Intermittent hypoxia training after C2 hemisection modifies the expression of PTEN and mTOR

Davina V. Gutierrez; Megan Clark; Obinna Nwanna; Warren J. Alilain

doi:10.1016/j.expneurol.2013.05.013

Intermittent hypoxia training after C2 hemisection modifies the expression of PTEN and mTOR

Davina V. Gutierrez, Megan Clark, Obinna Nwanna, Warren J. Alilain

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Abstract

In this study, we examined modulations in phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) protein expression after a lateral C2 hemisection and subsequent intermittent hypoxia (IH) exposure and training, which initiates respiratory motor plasticity and recovery. PTEN and mTOR are significant molecules within a signaling pathway that directly influences dendritic sprouting, axonal plasticity, and regeneration. Expression levels of PTEN, mTOR and downstream effectors within this pathway were investigated, and it was found that following injury and IH exposure the expression of these molecules was significantly altered. This study directly demonstrates the implementation and feasibility of a non-invasive strategy to modulate the expression levels of intrinsic signaling molecules known to influence plasticity and regeneration in the CNS.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	45-52
Number of pages	8
Journal	Experimental Neurology
Volume	248
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expneurol.2013.05.013
State	Published - Oct 2013

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Funding Information:
This work was supported by grants to WJA from the International Spinal Research Trust in the UK and the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation . Additional support comes from MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio . We also acknowledge Drs. Philippa Warren and Kevin Hoye for providing constructive insight about data presentation and statistical guidance. Additional thanks to Dr. Diana Kunze for allowing us to use her intermittent hypoxia chambers.

Keywords

Breathing
Intermittent hypoxia
MTOR
PTEN
Phrenic motor neurons
Plasticity
Spinal cord injury

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Neurology
Developmental Neuroscience

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